Giant Food Presents Donates to USO of Metropolitan Washington

Today at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, Giant Food of Landover, Md. presented $87,282 and 16,500 healthy Snack Packs to the USO of Metropolitan Washington as a result of its March in-store giving campaign. Giant teamed up with USO-Metro for a third year, during the neighborhood grocer’s first-ever Military Appreciation Month, to support military families across the region.

“As the nation’s capital grocer, we are proud to support not only the military members who are part of the Giant family, but individuals and families across the region who bravely serve our country,” said Anthony Hucker, president, Giant Food of Landover, Md. “The tremendous success of our third partnership with the USO of Metropolitan Washington is due in large part to the generosity of our customers and commitment of our associates to ensure a successful campaign. We look forward to continuing our military hiring initiatives throughout the year and to working with USO-Metro again to support the vital services they provide.”

Customers were given the opportunity to donate $1, $3, or $5 at the register as well as purchase a healthy Snack Pack, which contained a Giant brand nutrition bar, pretzel bar, drink sticks, fruit snacks, bottled water, and CareOne hand sanitizer. USO-Metro will distribute Snack Packs to service members and their families over the coming months.

“All of us at USO-Metro are so touched by the amazing support of Giant and their employees,” said Elaine Rogers, President and CEO of the USO of Metropolitan Washington. “These amazing healthy snack packs clearly demonstrate the enormous support of the American people and companies including Giant for our nation’s troops and their families.”

During Military Appreciation Month, Giant also launched an aggressive military recruiting and hiring initiative focused on careers – not jobs – for military service members and their spouses. To reaffirm their commitment to supporting those who serve, Giant Food President Anthony Hucker signed a Statement of Support with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The statement signified Giant’s continued promise to members of the National Guard and Reserve in both their military and civilian duties.